Sample MI Trusts Cases

... We find that, by statute, the trial court was obliged to honor the Totten trusts. Michigan law honors
Totten trusts. MCL 487.702 provides, in relevant part: ... Michigan law also provides: Express trusts
may be created for any or either of the following purposes: * * *. Fifth. ...

... Although MCL 700.2518 does not apply to trusts, we conclude that it reflects this state's public
policy that a no-contest clause in a trust agreement is unenforceable if there is probable cause
for challenging the trust. ... 2 Restatement Trusts, 3d, § 29(c), pp. ...

William T. Manuel ("William") and his wife, Ada, had four children, John Manuel (John), Daisy
Presson (Daisy), respondent, and petitioner. It appears that William used trusts as his preferred
method of estate planning. Both parties acknowledged the existence of the "Revocable ...